A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6536892 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 46072484 epoch_slot_no: 107684 block_no: 6536715 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 42639 time: 2021-11-23 03:39:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99a996a67f1a62a8c8cb555c8bd9e6bd003ffb164d2858b4000119318d71c0fcBlock Operator
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